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Princeton West Townhomes
1212 Bradley CirElgin, IL 60120
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926 Congdon AveElgin, IL 60120
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1068 Todd Farm DrElgin, IL 60123
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50 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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6 Tivoli PlElgin, IL 60123
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300 N State StElgin, IL 60123
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Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St
398 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Crestwood of Elgin
45 Poplar Creek DrElgin, IL 60120
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19-25 Walker Pl
19-25 Walker PlElgin, IL 60120
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591 Hiawatha Dr
591 Hiawatha DrElgin, IL 60120
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723-729 N Jefferson St
723-729 N Jefferson StElgin, IL 60120
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700 Bode Rd
700 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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620 W Highland Ave
620 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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61 N Aldine Ave
61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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1254-1256 Robinwood Drive
1254-1256 Robinwood DrElgin, IL 60123
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411 Hamilton Ave
411 Hamilton AveElgin, IL 60123
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10 N Gifford St
10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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33 Lynch St
33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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34 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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255 N Spring St
255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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280 Douglas Ave
280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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733 Jefferson Ave
733 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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70 S Chapel St
70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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327 McClure Ave
327 McClure AveElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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363 Prairie St
363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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919 Jefferson Ave
919 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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6 S Union St
6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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1520 Todd Farm Dr
1520 Todd Farm DrElgin, IL 60123
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120-122 N Spring St
120-122 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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859 Jefferson Ave
859 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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River West Commons
719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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1289 Abbott Dr
1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Elgin Artspace Lofts - For Artists Only
51 S Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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39 Surrey Dr
51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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Burnham Schoolhouse
260 Center StElgin, IL 60120
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Torrey Pines Apartments
11-25 S Porter StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Tower Lofts
100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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WC Kimball
52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123
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1596 Mark Ave
1596 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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Center City Apartments
156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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314 E Chicago St
314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Buena Vista Towers
222 Locust StElgin, IL 60123
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1370 Getzelman Dr
1370 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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389 Crystal St
389 N Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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831 Bode Rd
831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1121 Birch Dr
1121 Birch DrElgin, IL 60120
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Villages At Canterfield
50 Canterfield Pky WWest Dundee, IL 60118
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Willow Lakes Estates, Elgin, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willow Lakes Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Lakes Estates Studio Apartments | $3,106 | $1,545 | $4,379 |
| Willow Lakes Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $826 | $2,515 |
| Willow Lakes Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $967 | $3,518 |
| Willow Lakes Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $2,200 | $3,754 |
| Willow Lakes Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Willow Lakes Estates Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Lakes Estates area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Blackhawk Apartment Homes priced from $1,430. 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Willow Lakes Estates apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive | 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-... | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
| Villages At Canterfield | Laurel | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Lakes Estates, IL
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Lakes Estates area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Willow Lakes Estates apartment is the 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-... Model at 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Grant Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Lakes Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive | 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Villages At Canterfield | Laurel | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #4 - 1 bed 1 bath | 443 Jefferson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Lakes Estates Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartment is $1,430 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Willow Lakes Estates is starting from $1,500 at 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive.
What is the most affordable Willow Lakes Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Willow Lakes Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villages At Canterfield and starts from $2,500.
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